For folks needing a frame to process information in this absolute hellscape of propaganda/AI generated slop - the SIFT method is close to what I did when I was in the classroom. I love the first direction - STOP. For more guides.lib.uchicago.edu/c.php?g=1241... #sschat #edusky

For you and your fascination with writing utensils... @budtheteacher.com blogs.loc.gov/preservation...

I spend more time than is probably healthy poking around Chronicling America (www.loc.gov/collections/...) - Stumbled on this one yesterday... guess the year? #sschat #edusky

Midnight in Wisconsin... I *should* have been in bed but then I would have missed this! Moonlight, stars, sparkly snow... Taking the dog out one last time for bed worked out well last night!

Just finished Kashana Cauley's The Payback. A book of its time in a way that is playful and so relevant. Loved it. I've got The Survivalists on hold at the library! #booksky

I read a book yrs ago with 'lesser' superheroes. One of them was Professor Well Actually. The book was absurd but I find myself thinking about Professor Well Actually frequently while on social media. Nuance, difference, preference, choice... All valid but apparently not to the Well Actually crowd.

Finding ways to bring knowledge to learners is tough these days. It needs to be accurate, relevant, engaging and accessible. I cast about looking for things like this all the time, explainers that use visuals to tell a story. This is gorgeous. www.abc.net.au/news/deeptime/ #sschat #edusky

In her final question, KBJ tells the story of Constance Baker Motley and of the work of people like Judge Motley to inspire. blackhistory.news.columbia.edu/people/const... #sschat #ncss2025

KBJ to teachers: what gives me hope at this moment is young people, the students that come to the court and they are there because of their teachers... The teachers are preparing our future. The work you do is absolutely invaluable. #ncss2025 #sschat

KBJ referenced this Toni Morrison quote in reference to a @drtinaellsworth.bsky.social question about a Harvard classmate prominently displaying a Confederate flag near her apartment. #ncss2025 #sschat

Thrilled to be in the audience to hear from KBJ in conversation with @drtinaellsworth.bsky.social #ncss2025 #sschat

Dorking out with the LoC on Sanborn Maps - Didn't ever put together that such small towns would have maps. Here is the nearest incorporated town, to my home. Merrillan, WI - circa 1904 www.loc.gov/resource/g41... #NCSS2025 #sschat

I think Congress needs to spend more time in their Library. How have I never been in here before? #ncss2025

The stories being shared by Social Studies methods professors to incorporate inquiry, primary sources and joy into the lives of their pre-service teachers is a delight to hear. Many references to the power of the sources, the discussion, the curiosity. More of this! #NCSS2025 #LOC #TPS #sschat

Lee Ann Potter, Director of Prof Learning & Outreach Initiatives at Library of Congress - reminded us all of how wild this day was in DC - in 1865 - as the 39th Congress convened. I dipped into Chronicling America to see how it was covered - www.loc.gov/resource/sn8... #sschat #NCSS2025

Being reminded of some important primary source sets that have been developed by the LOC. www.loc.gov/classroom-ma... and www.loc.gov/classroom-ma... #sschat #NCSS2025

So excited to be in DC for #NCSS2025 and to meet up with my Teaching with Primary Sources Teacher Network folks at the Library of Congress. First picture was on my early morning walk, second picture is a new meeting space in the LOC Adams building. #sschat

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I feel as though I would be remiss of me to not make sure you had seen this - @thejosevilson.com from The Pudding. pudding.cool/2025/07/stre...

I spent a summer in China teaching 'American teaching methods' which were often defined by the underpinnings of democracy - I was always curious about that choice. This - this makes more sense to me - www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/w...

I'm not sure it gets more real world than this... oof. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICHn...

"art historian ShiPu Wang felicitously characterizes as “imagery of the Other by the Other”: a counter archive of American Indian representation produced by an eccentric, educated Japanese immigrant, whose motives for relocating to Okanogan remain undetermined." #sschat

This is just some of the most thoughtful, reflective and grounded writing about the challenge inherent in the art and practice of teaching today. Thank you for taking the time to write for us, @mrneibauer.bsky.social. #edusky

I could totally see this working at SLAMS with Humanities/Tech/Engineering mash up - looking at the historic West Philly neighborhood. @timothymboyle.bsky.social

No one else is available! That means it's time for the D- farmer... Roughly 40 years ago I put a tractor in the ditch (I was 10). I've never really lived that down. Always amuses me when my Dad lets me be helpful. It's a sign that he's asked everyone else first. #Dminusfarmer

It's tragedies like this that should haunt this nation. Especially in an era where the top 'legal' figures are ignoring procedure and process left, right and center. www.propublica.org/article/loui...

Justin is asking a really interesting question here - one that many have been asking a version of for a very long time. My take... How do we use learning to learn as the ultimate tool for an unknown future? #edusky

It was one of the very first things I did with my first class of SLA students ... I was unprepared for the raw honesty. Proud and heartbroken sums it up well.

For those of you diving into middle school this year - this from @puddingviz.bsky.social - pudding.cool/2025/02/midd... - things to think about. If you are admin and have new staff, this might be something to have them scroll through. #edusky

Love this idea for pushing against potential AI slop for essay writing - thinking @heymrsbond.com might find something useful in here.

I've been working with these folks for a while now... Always happy to share what I think is interesting in the world of primary sources and inquiry! Check out the other minutes, fascinating work. #edusky #sschat

Reading @audreywatters.bsky.social Friday post that linked out to this Ocean Vuong interview clip - www.instagram.com/reel/DMRuChL... and thinking about the conversation @heymrsbond.com had with my class of pre-service teachers last week. Will be using it this week... #edusky

Thrilled to be in Salt Lake City with @nmangum.bsky.social @dhudgins.bsky.social and @leadingedgelearn.bsky.social for the UEN Leading Schools Summit. In addition to working with top notch school leaders - I get to frolic in the mtns a bit. #edusky

I don't write much, but I always seem to meet the challenge when Larry asks.

Always a delight to listen to @timothymboyle.bsky.social talk about SLAMS with @scottmcleod.bsky.social and Liz Garden. www.naesp.org/resource/cou... I will always put the work I did with this team as some of the most rewarding (non classroom based) work of my career. #edusky

Always impressed with the hard work of these teachers, students and admin!

A really thoughtful and impactful project in NC with @pulitzercenter.bsky.social and youth. Connecting their world to the Pulitzer Center reporting. Could be an interesting end of the year activity in classrooms. #edusky #sschat pulitzercenter.org/blog/nc-stud...

Always a delight to collaborate with @mrchase.bsky.social! We are 17 years into doing stuff together in the edu world... Wishing he and Stephanie all the best with this new endeavor. #edusky

Media inquiries around the Trump EO on AI are coming in... ed tech law and policy is exactly my wheelhouse, so if you know of any members of the media looking for input, feel free to send them my way.

5 Cost-Free Ways to Make Life Better for Teachers (Downloadable) www.edweek.org/leadership/o... by @dlaufenberg.bsky.social

Dan has been and continues to be one of the sharpest, smartest voices to breakdown the world of edtech (as well as math) ... Thank you for this, Dan. #edusky

Americans (and the world) aren't ready for the economic disaster that is about to happen (and how the administrations' lack of mathematical understanding will make it way worse). We need more funding for social studies education, including economics education ASAP. www.axios.com/2025/04/03/h...

If your timeline needs somewhere between a LOLZ and a face:palm - 14 years ago, Philly produced this gem going into testing season. Thanks for the FB memories that reminds me of these moments... www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuYZ... #edusky

It's always lovely to run into folks that talk the same talk and approach challenges around Inquiry/SS similarly. Can never find enough fellow travelers! Excited to find more as the day progresses. #sschat #WCSS

When Dr. McParker works with his preservice/new teachers he found these were the areas that they needed support for incorporation and practice with Inquiry/SS projects. Pathways, Investigative process, Alignment and Personalization. #sschat #WCSS

In this session w/ Dr. McParker - he ticked thru so many things that I have seen when Ts try to find time 4 Inquiry/SS - no time, no set curriculum support, no coaching for the subject - It's tough. This was 1 strategy I used w/ a partner school in WI - docs.google.com/document/d/1... #WCSS #sschat

Attending the Wisconsin Council of Social Studies conference in Madison today! First session is right up my alley - Integrating Social Studies Inquiry in Elementary Classrooms. with Matt McParker from UW-Lax. "How can we support more inquiry in Elementary classrooms?" #sschat